The Wonderful Company · 1 day ago
Director of Leave of Absence
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $170K/yr
20+ years expThe Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands. They are seeking a Director of Leave of Absence to manage a high-impact program, guiding managers through complex leave cases and shaping the leave strategy while ensuring compliance and employee relations.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Hiring Manager
Lara Olson, SHRM-SCP
Responsibilities
Manages escalated leaves of absences and accommodation. Facilitates the interactive process to achieve a mutually agreeable accommodation between employee and the business and properly documents the outcome
Delivers, coordinates and tracks compliance trainings, including wage and hour, anti-harassment, FCPA, mandated reporter, DOJ background checks
Conducts employee investigations involving a wide range of employee relations complaints and conflicts in partnership with HR Business Partners and legal as appropriate. This includes investigating employee complaints and grievances, conducting interviews and research, drafting investigation findings reports, and making recommendations for employee development or training and/or disciplinary action as appropriate
Provides guidance and support to managers and employees in resolving conflicts and addressing workplace issues. Serves as a mediator in employee disputes or conflicts, facilitates open communication and negotiation to reach mutually acceptable resolutions
Assists managers with escalated or complicated performance management as needed
Develops and delivers conflict resolution training programs for managers and employees
Implements strategies to mitigate risks related to employment law
Partners with legal to ensure employment policies are up to date and implemented across the business unit
Regularly reviews HR practices and documentation for compliance
Monitors and enforces legal changes and keeps track of updates in employment laws and regulations
Manages complex workers’ compensation cases
Qualification
Required
20 years in a professional business and or human resources role
7+ years of leading and managing complex leave of absences
Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Employee or Industrial Relations
Experienced in leading employee leave and labor law compliance, with deep expertise in federal and California regulations
In-depth knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices related to employee relations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex employee relations issues and provide effective solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with employees at all levels
Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills, with the ability to facilitate difficult conversations and resolve disputes
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to effectively lead and develop a team
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple employee relations initiatives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS software
Ability to stay updated on industry trends, employment laws, and best practices related to employee relations
Preferred
Proficient in conversational Spanish is a plus
Benefits
Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans
401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future
24/7 online physician consultations
Virtual mental health resources
Life coaching
Engaging employee community groups
Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
Library of on-demand fitness videos
Career Advancement Opportunities
Focused Learning and Development
Empowering Mentorship Program
Continuous Improvement Training
Giving Back to the Community
Company
The Wonderful Company
The Wonderful Company grow, harvest, bottle, package, and market a diverse range of healthy products,
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Jordan Weiss
Executive Vice President and Chief Tax Officer
Amy Snow
Chief Research Officer & Chief of Staff
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